ARTH 4150 - [Introduction to Critical Theory]

(crosslisted)
(also VISST 4150) (CA-AS)

4 credits.

Next offered 2014-2015. Co-meets with ARTH 6150/VISST 6150.

M. Fernandez.

This seminar will introduce students to theoretical texts relevant to multiple areas in the history of art and visual culture. Readings will include classic texts in post-structural theory and more recent writings in new areas of theory and artistic practice including digital art, cyberfeminism, globalization, museums and museology, architecture in/as visual space, biotechnology and artificial life as well as issues in cognitive science and human computer interaction centering on space and embodiment. Occasionally, the seminar will focus on a single topic of convergence for these diverse areas.